1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |