1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1955 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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 125 | 356 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |