1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 930. (431 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 685 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
