1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2004 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2004 Porsche GT2 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 2004 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 600 | GT2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |