1981 Porsche 928 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (315 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
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, 2005 Porsche 996 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 928. (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
