1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |
