1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1500 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |