1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | S-10 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |
