1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 45 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. 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:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 92 L |
