1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 615 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Pinin | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
