1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 89 L |
