1999 Pontiac Rageous vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 560 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928. 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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Pontiac Rageous | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Rageous | 928 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |