1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP) has 334 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 325 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 377 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 89 L |