2009 Lexus IS vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus IS weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lexus IS | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Lexus | Porsche |
Model | IS | 930 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2231 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |