1984 Porsche 930 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 930 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
