1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
