1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 48 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia K2700 (83 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia K2700 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 540 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, 2007 Kia K2700 (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia K2700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 1500 | K2700 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
