1990 Innocenti 990 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1990 Innocenti 990 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1990 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1990 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Innocenti 990 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Porsche |
| Model | 990 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2510 mm |
