1948 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
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1948 Fiat 500 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2852 mm |