1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. Both 1990 Porsche 928 and 1979 Porsche 928 are equipped with a 4,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 928. (295 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Porsche 928. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 928. (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |
