1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1999 Porsche 996
To start off, 1999 Porsche 996 is newer by 38 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 996 weights approximately 105 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.
Because 1999 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat Berline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1999 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Berline | 996 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
