1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, 1963 Porsche 718 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1963 Porsche 718.
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:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1900 | 718 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 73 L |
