1987 Lamborghini Portofino vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Portofino would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944. 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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Portofino | 944 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 66 L |
