1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 125 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |