1988 Lada Samara vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1988 Lada Samara and 1988 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 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 1988 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara, 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Samara | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Lada | Porsche |
Model | Samara | 944 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |