1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 5 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 328 GTS | 930 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |