1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 124 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 (240 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 124 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 124 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |
