2001 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 928 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
