1975 Porsche 924 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 924 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 924 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
