1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 625 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1200 | 928 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 76 L |