1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1200 and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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, 1959 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1200 | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |