1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 98 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 328 GTS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
