1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (135 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356.
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:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
