1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 58 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 995 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |
