1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 124 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 246 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 Weight | 910 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
