1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Cabriolet | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |