1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
