2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 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 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 305 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 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 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Porsche 911 1988 Porsche 911
Make Porsche Porsche
Model 911 911
Year Released 2004 1988
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 3595 cc 3162 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 377 Nm 286 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 74.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1210 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 80 L