1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 32 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 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 5397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
