1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 750 1997 Porsche 911
Make Fiat Porsche
Model 750 911
Year Released 1959 1997
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 746 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 41 HP 424 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Top Speed 131 km/hour 335 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 585 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 3290 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 79 L


 

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