1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 35 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 12 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Fiat | Italdesign |
| Model | 1500 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 346 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
