1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Lada S
To start off, 1975 Lada S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada S weights approximately 445 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 500 | 1975 Lada S | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 500 | S |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2470 mm |