1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 328 GTB | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 3600 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 316 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 77 L |