1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 930 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 930 | 993 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3297 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |