1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. Both 1998 Porsche 911 and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 181 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
