1989 Porsche 944 vs. 1989 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1989 Porsche 944 and 1989 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1989 Subaru XT. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru XT will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 944 | 1989 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 944 | XT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
