2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 928. (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 928 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 85 L |