1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Porsche 924 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 1975 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Tempra | 924 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |