1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 22 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1500 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
