1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1969 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 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 944 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
