1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
