1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Grand Break | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Break | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
