1947 Fiat 500 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1947 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1947 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1947 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Fiat 500 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 930 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |