1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 994 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.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
