1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 440 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 2100 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 798 kg |
