1993 Porsche 928 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 351 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 928 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 928 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4662 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |