1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 18 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1977 Toyota Celica 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. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
