1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1400 | 993 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5250 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 | 1130 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |