1981 Fiat Strada vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2000 Porsche 996 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Strada. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche 996 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Strada. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Strada | 2000 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Strada | 996 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
