1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Porsche |
| Model | 950 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
