1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 20 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 1500 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 99 Nm |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |