1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 10 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1500 | GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |