1989 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. (164 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 395 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Trans Sport | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1260 mm |
