1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1200 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1200 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 231 HP |
Torque | 82 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 85 L |