1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 124 | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 79 L |