1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 30 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 310 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, 1989 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2240 mm |
