1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Berlina | 944 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
