1985 Fiat Panda vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Panda and 1985 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Panda. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1985 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1985 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1985 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Panda | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | 928 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2510 mm |
