1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 35 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 2300 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
