1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 92 L |
