1993 Opel Calibra vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1993 Opel Calibra and 1993 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Opel Calibra. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche 968 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 1993 Porsche 968. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra, 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (227 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Opel Calibra | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Calibra | 968 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |