1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 46 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 490 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 8V | 993 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |