1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1953 Porsche 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, 1963 Fiat 1500 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
