1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 308 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 308 | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |