Porsche 944 (1981 – 1990) vs DeLorean DMC-12 (1981 – 1983): specs compared
The Porsche 944 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 165 hp against 145 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. At 4,270 mm, the DeLorean DMC-12 is 69 mm longer than the Porsche 944.
| Specification |
Porsche
944
1981 – 1990
|
DeLorean
DMC-12
1981 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | — |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1990 | 1981 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 165 hp | 132 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 225 Nm | 207 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 8.4 s | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.6 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,270 – 1,275 mm | 1,171 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,408 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 – 1,290 kg | 1,233 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.