1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1956 Fiat Campagnola

To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (36 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat Campagnola.

Because 1956 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (122 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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