1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 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, 1973 Porsche 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
