1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 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 94 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1953 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Singer |
| Model | 944 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
