1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP) has 342 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
