1966 Fiat OT vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Porsche 356 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | OT | 356 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 79 L |
