1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP) has 573 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo weights approximately 840 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 512 BBi Turbo | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 653 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
