1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP) has 413 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1952 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 456 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
