1986 Ginetta G32 vs. 1986 Porsche 944

To start off, both 1986 Ginetta G32 and 1986 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Ginetta G32. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ginetta G32. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 547 kg more than 1986 Ginetta G32. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ginetta G32. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ginetta G32.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ginetta G32 1986 Porsche 944
Make Ginetta Porsche
Model G32 944
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 2479 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 132 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 78.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.2:1 10.9:1
Top Speed 217 km/hour 227 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 753 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2220 mm 2410 mm


 

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