1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
