1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 281 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Pontiac Banshee | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Banshee | 968 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4042 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |