1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 128 and 1972 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 128 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 128 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2280 mm |