1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1100 | 944 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |