1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 911 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 125 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
