1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Cabriolet | 993 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |