1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 40 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace 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, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1960 mm |
