1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
