1960 Fiat 500 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 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2510 mm |
