1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1954 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, 1957 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1100 | 356 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |