1971 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 846 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500. 2007 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |
