1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1962 Fiat Berline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 685 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | Berline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
