1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
