1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 944 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
