1991 Innocenti 990 vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1991 Innocenti 990 and 1991 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1991 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1991 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1991 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Porsche 944 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 1991 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Innocenti 990, 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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Innocenti 990 | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Porsche |
| Model | 990 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2410 mm |
