1993 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 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 98 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1980 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 229 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 | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 62 L |
