1984 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911. 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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
