1981 Porsche 944 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. Both 1981 Porsche 944 and 1987 Porsche 924 are equipped with a 2,479 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 944 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 944 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
