1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 390 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1100 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1100 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |