2004 Fiat Idea vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Idea and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Idea, 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Idea. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Idea | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Idea | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |