1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1300 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |