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


 

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