1975 Chrysler 160 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1975 Chrysler 160 is newer by 16 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, 1975 Chrysler 160 (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Chrysler 160.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler 160 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | 160 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
