2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 73 L |
