1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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 914 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
