1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
