2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1986 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 944 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 188 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |