1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1995 Porsche 911

To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Fiat Berline 1995 Porsche 911
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Berline 911
Year Released 1961 1995
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2279 cc 3746 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 102.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 76.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 11.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1279 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 92 L


 

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