1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 130 | 944 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |