1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 52 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 505 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
