1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 245 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 2300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
