1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 372 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Coupe | 356 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
