1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Porsche 911 (191 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm). This means 1969 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |
