1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1967 Porsche 904 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,965 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Porsche 904 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |
