1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 775 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
