1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 50 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 830 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, 2009 Saturn Sky (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | 1200 | Sky |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 49 L |
