1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1969 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
