1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 17 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 365 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Porsche 914 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
