1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 11 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), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 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 345 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:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |
