1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 39 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1265 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 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2470 mm |
