1969 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
