2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Palio | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |