1959 Fiat 750 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 53 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 782 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 750 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 131 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |
