1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1500 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |