1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 53 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
