1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1500 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.4 mm |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |