2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1980 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 1980 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Palio | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
