1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1959 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 500 and 1959 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (62 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 845 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1959 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 500 | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |