2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 944 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |