1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1975 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 16 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen 181 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 | 1975 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 1200 | 181 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |