1971 Fiat 850 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 366 Nm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2360 mm |