1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1500 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
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 | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 36 L |