1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
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, 1977 Porsche 911 (240 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
