1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 10 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 1080 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, 1967 Alvis TF (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500. 1967 Alvis TF has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Alvis TF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1967 Alvis TF | |
| Make | Fiat | Alvis |
| Model | 500 | TF |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
