1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1948 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:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
