1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 34 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 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |
