1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1957 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1957 Porsche 550 A is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 569 kg more than 1957 Porsche 550 A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1900 | 1957 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1900 | 550 A |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |