1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1400 and 1957 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
