'98 986 vs 2011 987

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In the November issue of 911 & Porsche World (a UK publication), there was an article comparing a 2011 987 base model and a 1998 986 base model. They compared the power to weight ratio, and in a very non scientific drag race, showed that the 986 kept up very well (someone yelled “go” and they raced)

The 986 was recently purchased by one of their staff for 5000 pounds ($8000 US), while the 2011 987 cost 35,000 pounds ($56,000 US). They showed that 13 years and $48,000 separated these two cars, yet the performance factor was not near as wide.

Some statements from the article (paraphrasing)

The 2011 987 is the most enjoyable car Porsche current makes. Its not the most capable, fastest, best looking or impressive, but with the roof down, and sliding around a roundabout with the optional LSD, there was nothing more enjoyable in the Porsche stable.

The 986 they got for $8000 is “the most spectacular sports car bargain at the moment”