1954 Porsche 356 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Porsche 356 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | 356 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
