1989 Chrysler ES vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1989 Chrysler ES and 1989 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1989 Chrysler ES. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chrysler ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1989 Chrysler ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Porsche 928 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler ES, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chrysler ES. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chrysler ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler ES | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | ES | 928 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
