1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 473 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500.
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:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1500 | 917 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 520 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |