1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1961 Singer Gazelle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Singer Gazelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 54 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1961 Singer Gazelle (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Singer Gazelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Fiat | Singer |
| Model | 1500 | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
