1983 Porsche 930 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1983 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Porsche 930 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
