1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 780 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
