1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |