1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Cabriolet | 924 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |
