1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 127 and 1977 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 127 | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2280 mm |