1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 21 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 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 57 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 179 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1215 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |