1987 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
