1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 55 Nm | 763 Nm |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 342 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |