1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Because 1957 Fiat 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fiat 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (169 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1200 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
