1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1949 Fiat 500
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy weights approximately 110 kg more than 1949 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1949 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 375 Indy | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2010 mm |