1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 43 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1315 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.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (271 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
