1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 37 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 275 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.
Because 1959 Fiat 750 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 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (92 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 750 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
