1969 Fiat 850 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |