1995 Porsche 928 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 911. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (343 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 928 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5395 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
