1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |