1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1800 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |
