2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 47 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | SSR | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 37 L |
