1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1973 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1973 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 2100 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
