1988 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 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 57 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1980 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 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
