2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.

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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Porsche 911 1989 Porsche 911
Make Porsche Porsche
Model 911 911
Year Released 2001 1989
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 3596 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 76.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 11.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1345 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 77 L


 

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