2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
