1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356.
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:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
