1959 Fiat 750 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 49 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 580 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 750 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 131 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
