1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 125 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 685 Nm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 349 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 | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |