1981 Porsche 930 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
