2003 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. 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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (315 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lancia Fulvia | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Fulvia | 944 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 195 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |