1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1500 | 914 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 136 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |