2001 Fiat Ecobasic vs. 2001 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2001 Fiat Ecobasic and 2001 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (60 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 784 kg more than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (163 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Ecobasic 2001 Porsche 911
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Ecobasic 911
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1200 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 60 HP 316 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 371 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4250 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 756 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 3500 mm 4440 mm


 

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