1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1962 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Cabriolet | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |