2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 76 L |
