2002 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 71 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.
Because 2002 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche 911 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 841 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
