1964 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1964 Autobianchi Stellina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. 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 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Autobianchi Stellina | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Stellina | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
