1992 Porsche 928 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 928 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5396 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |
