1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 270 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Campagnola | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
