1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 928 | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |