jimculp

FYI

onboost

What year 930 & did they test against a quad-valve?

jimculp

It was a white '89 930 w/ the 5 speed. I don't recall whether or not it was a quad-valve- I'll try to remember to check when I get home.

911rudy

I couldn't get anything to work on the link.

jimculp

Rudy- my blog has nothing on it.

Here are the cars:

http://classicmotorsports.net/

onboost

Thanks for posting Jim... looks like the Ferrari is 83 or 84

Always enjoy articles on my 2 favorite 80's icons...

The comparisons are always interesting as they're comparing apples to oranges really...

The 930 is a beast.. need I say more? The hot Italian can fool you.. as they're actually great highway cars, geard tall, and really begin to come on in 3rd gear as you roll-up on the cams to the 8k redline. Very comforatable anywhere over 100mph

gaijin

Agree. Apples and oranges compario. I would prefer to see a 930 - 328 GTS write-up.

1986-1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Specifications:

Prices New:

$58,750 for 1987 coupe
$70,975 for 1989 coupe
$77,065 for 1989 Targa
$85,060 for 1989 cabriolet

Dimensions:
Length (inches) Wheelbase (inches) Weight (pounds)
168.9 89.4 2,990

Engines:Size (cc) Type Horsepower Years
3299 Turbo sohc flat 6 282 1986-1988

1989 0-60mph. - 4.9 sec./0-100 - 12.0 sec.
Top Speed - 158 mph

Ferrari 328 GTS Specifications:

Price: $63,370
Performance
0-30: 2 seconds
0-60: 6 seconds
0-100: 15.9 seconds
0-1/4 mile: 14.5 seconds
Top Speed: 149 MPH
Engine
V8
Horsepower: 260
Torque: 288.8 nm / 213 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
Dimensions
Length:168.7 in.
Width: 68.1 in.
Height: 44.4 in.
Weight: 3170 lbs.

Ferrari1

Cant wait to read it. I have an 89 and an 84qv...and yes apples and oranges. 930 is fast as hell, but the 308 is just plain fun to drive and rewarding. Stats mean nothing when comparing the 2 cars.

Dino944

Prices when new on the 328GTS were approximately,
1986: $63,370
1987: $70,600
1988: $77,350 early 88 before wheel/suspension change, 88.5 $78,500
1989: $84,780

Top Speed is between 153 mph and 156 mph depending on testing.

Both are great cars. I have an 89 328GTS (purchased new after trading an '87 911 Turbo Coupe toward it). I'd love to get another Turbo in the future if garage space and $ allow for it.

Best regards,
Dino

9caregiver

I think somewhere in the article it says something about not having cruise control (have that magazine at home). If I recall, you could not get cruise as an option on a 930.

Dino944

You are correct, cruise control was one of the few things not available on the 930.

onboost

I have a 78 and an 85 qv, love'em both! What part of VA are you in?

jimculp

How about pics of these I-talian mounts?

Dino944

A few pix of my 89 328GTS.

Vifa

I have always considered the Ferrari to be a work of art, and driving around in one make me feel like driving a piece of art.

Compared to the Porsche the Ferrari is more exotic and more eyecandy, but the Porsche is still so superior in almost everyway.