1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1989 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1989 Innocenti 990 is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1989 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1989 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1989 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | 1800 | 990 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2050 mm |
