1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 40 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Cabriolet | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
