1993 Porsche 911 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 911 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |