1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
