1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 164 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 22 L |