1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1968 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Monteverdi 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1968 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
| Model | 1200 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
