1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 911 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |