1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1600 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2350 mm |