1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 124 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1150 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
