2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2004 Lancia Thesis is newer by 16 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 339 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 1988 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 1988 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis, 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, 2004 Lancia Thesis (309 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lancia Thesis | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Thesis | 944 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |