1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 14 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 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 1500 | UTE |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5047 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |