1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 295 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 928 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 36 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2500 mm |