1985 Porsche 928 vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.

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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.

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