1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
