1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
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 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1971 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Porsche | Sunbeam |
Model | 944 | Rapier |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |