1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1500 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |