1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1968 Triumph 2.5
To start off, 1968 Triumph 2.5 is newer by 9 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 2.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 2.5 (150 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 2.5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 2.5 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 Triumph 2.5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 2.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1968 Triumph 2.5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | 2.5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |
