1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 124 | 928 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |