1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1200 and 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 1200 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
