1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1200 | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |