1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 1500 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
