1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 390 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |
