1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
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 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914.
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 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 944 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2680 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
