1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 50 kg more than 2012 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |
