1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1961 Fiat 500
To start off, 1961 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1961 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1950 mm |
