1971 Honda Z vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1971 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Porsche 944 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Z | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Z | 944 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
