1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 6,340 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,187 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 880 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 928. (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,113 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Porsche | SSC |
| Model | 928 | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 6340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 1187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 1113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1090 mm |
