1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 225 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1800 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 89 L |
