1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 944 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
