1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1900 | 356 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |