1985 Porsche 924 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924. 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 924 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 924 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2478 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
