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 |