1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 1800 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
