1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 41 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 470 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 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 78.9 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
