1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 26 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1800 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |
