1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 707 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
