2004 Peugeot 907 vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 907 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,892 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 907 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 907 (493 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 907 should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 907 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930. 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 907. (214 Nm). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 907.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 907 | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 907 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5892 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
