1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1977 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Triumph Dolomite would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1977 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 928 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 56 L |
