2001 Lexus GS vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2001 Lexus GS is newer by 22 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus GS weights approximately 360 kg more 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus GS. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus GS. 2001 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lexus GS | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Lexus | Porsche |
Model | GS | 930 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |