1987 Porsche 928 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 928 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 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 | 1530 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
