1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat Mirafiori has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Mirafiori | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |