1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
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, 1969 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |