1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 34 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1950 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:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
| 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 66 L |
