1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
Because 1968 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 1968 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio, 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Palio | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |
