2007 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (183 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 930 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
