2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (476 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (640 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3989 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 476 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 76 L |
