1993 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 61 L |
