1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 325 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
