1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 968 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 92 L |