2000 Pininfarina Rossa vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 325 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 944. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (570 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm). This means 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Pininfarina | Porsche |
| Model | Rossa | 944 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
