1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 182 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |