1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 1300 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |