2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1182 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Ducato | 356 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
