1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 944. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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 Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Dino | 944 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
