1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 92 L |
