1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1960 Fiat 500 and 1960 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat Campagnola (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 735 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 500 | 1960 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 500 | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2260 mm |