1953 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1953 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 500 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
