1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |
