1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1970 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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
