1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 16 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1975 Porsche 924 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. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
