1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2280 mm |