2008 Isuzu I-350 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 Isuzu I-350 is newer by 23 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 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Isuzu I-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Isuzu I-350. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2008 Isuzu I-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Isuzu I-350 weights approximately 574 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Isuzu I-350. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Isuzu I-350. 2008 Isuzu I-350 has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Isuzu I-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Isuzu I-350 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
| Model | I-350 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
