1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 651 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Porsche | Triumph |
Model | 944 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2110 mm |