1957 DKW 3-6 Monza vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza.
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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. (76 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | DKW | Fiat |
| Model | 3-6 Monza | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
