1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1963 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, both 1963 Fiat 1300 and 1963 Volkswagen 1500 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1300 | 1963 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 1300 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |