1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen 1500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. Both 1950 Fiat 1500 and 1965 Volkswagen 1500 are equipped with a 1,493 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volkswagen 1500 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volkswagen 1500 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1965 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 1500 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |