1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
