1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (135 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1960 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:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 124 | 356 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |