1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 968 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 968 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
