1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (351 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 124 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
