1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1969 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, 1960 Fiat 1200 (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1200 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 18 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 22 L |
