1993 Porsche 993 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. 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 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 993 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 993 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
