1985 GMC Jimmy vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1985 GMC Jimmy and 1985 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1985 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
Because 1985 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Jimmy | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Jimmy | 944 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
