1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Regata and 1985 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Porsche 930 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 1985 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata, 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Regata | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Regata | 930 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |