1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Porsche 718
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Porsche 718 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Porsche 718 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Porsche 718 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1962 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 718 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 52 L |
