1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1100 | 965 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |