1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1956 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1100 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |