1959 Fiat 750 vs. 2001 Lexus SC
To start off, 2001 Lexus SC is newer by 42 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus SC weights approximately 890 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, 2001 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 2001 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | 750 | SC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
