1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 37 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 800 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.
Because 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
