1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300. 2012 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 2300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
