1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1957 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, 1963 Fiat 1500 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1963 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |