1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 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 100 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino 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 | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | 944 | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2680 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 145 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 | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2070 mm |
