2009 Porsche Cayenne vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | 930 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
