1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1985 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 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 928 | 928 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4957 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1554 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 |