1966 Fiat OT vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT 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 133 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 601 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | OT | 944 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
