1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 17 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1976 Holden Sunbird 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. 1976 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 1500 | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 157 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |