1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 944 | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.7:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 306 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 | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |