2001 Fiat Seicento vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Fiat Seicento is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2001 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Seicento | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Seicento | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 77 L |
