1985 GMC Jimmy vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1985 GMC Jimmy and 1985 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Jimmy | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Jimmy | 928 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
