1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Grand Break | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Break | 944 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
