1957 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 218 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
Because 1957 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Fiat Campagnola 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat Campagnola | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Campagnola | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
