1942 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Porsche 356 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Fiat 500 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 356 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 567 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |