1989 Porsche 928 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 928 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 92 L |
