1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1970 Matra-Simca M530

To start off, 1970 Matra-Simca M530 is newer by 11 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Matra-Simca M530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1970 Matra-Simca M530 (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Matra-Simca M530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.

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