1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 303 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 1990 Porsche 911 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 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Fiat Tempra 1990 Porsche 911
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Tempra 911
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1581 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 85 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 316 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1032 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 77 L


 

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