1995 Porsche 911 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1995 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 911 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3746 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
