1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 912 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1957 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, 1969 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 1969 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 74 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 | 850 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
