1996 Porsche 993 vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 993 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3746 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
