1985 Porsche 944 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 944 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 944 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
