1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 19 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Mirafiori | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
