1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 617 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 2300 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
