1977 AMC Matador vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 18 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 AMC Matador (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 AMC Matador 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Matador | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
