1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 944 | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |