1989 Porsche 928 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 177 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 928 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 928 | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |