1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 TVR 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 TVR 420 would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1987 TVR 420 has manual transmission. 1987 TVR 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1987 TVR 420 | |
Make | Porsche | TVR |
Model | 944 | 420 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 4225 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |