1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 565 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
