1995 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1995 Fiat Barchetta and 1995 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Porsche 968 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 1995 Porsche 968. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Barchetta, 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Barchetta | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Barchetta | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
