1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
