1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300. 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1300 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 86 L |
