1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Porsche 928

To start off, both 1985 Fiat Uno 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 204 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Porsche 928 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 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno, 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 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1985 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1985 Fiat Uno 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 Uno 1985 Porsche 928
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Uno 928
Year Released 1985 1985
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 4662 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 106 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.5 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 63.9 mm 78.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.4:1
Top Speed 196 km/hour 249 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 845 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 3650 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2510 mm


 

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