1992 Porsche 928 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 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 50 more horse power than 1983 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 928 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5396 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
