1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 25 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 44 kg more 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | 1500 | Stellar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |