1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
