1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1985 Porsche 928

To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 420 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 8V has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 8V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Fiat 8V 1985 Porsche 928
Make Fiat Porsche
Model 8V 928
Year Released 1952 1985
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1901 cc 4662 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 106 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 61.3 mm 78.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.4:1
Top Speed 180 km/hour 249 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2510 mm


 

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