1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 750 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (32 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 750 should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Fiat Cinquecento weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750.
Because 1959 Fiat 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Fiat 750 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Cinquecento | 750 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 123 km/hour | 131 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 37 L |
