1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 21 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 127 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano.
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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Nano 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 | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Porsche | Tata |
Model | 944 | Nano |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2230 mm |