1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 22 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1500 | 928 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 85 L |