1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta would be higher. At 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta weights approximately 255 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
| Model | Berlinetta | 944 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 66 L |
