1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1956 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2110 mm |
