1979 Porsche 930 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Porsche 930 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 1979 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Porsche 930 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | 930 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2301 mm |
