1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
