1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 914 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 914 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |