1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1974 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 15 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 46 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1974 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 1500 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |