1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 39 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 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (249 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600.
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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (309 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
