1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 8V | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |