1984 Audi 200 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1984 Audi 200 and 1984 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Audi 200.
Because 1984 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 1984 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi 200, 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, 1984 Audi 200 (253 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Audi 200 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | 200 | 944 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 253 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |