2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 547 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
