1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 85 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Porsche 356 (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Cabriolet | 356 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 120 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 805 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 |