1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 32 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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, 1956 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Cabriolet | 356 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |