1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 665 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 89 L |
