1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 19 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
