1957 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 1957 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat Campagnola | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Campagnola | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
