1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 554 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat Berline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Berline | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
