1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 54 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 955 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |
