1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 432 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Porsche 356. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Campagnola | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
