1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, both 1988 Porsche 944 and 1988 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 70 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 Renault 19, 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 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 944 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
