1981 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 29 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, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 285 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928. 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 928. (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Porsche | Ferrari |
| Model | 928 | California |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 78 L |
