1964 Fiat Berline vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat Berline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Berline | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 67 L |
