1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 928. (500 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 928. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 5396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
