1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 49 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 430 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Cabriolet | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2475 mm |
