1996 Audi RS2 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Audi RS2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi RS2 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (246 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi RS2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi RS2 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1996 Audi RS2 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Audi RS2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi RS2 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | RS2 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
