1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Holden UTE
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 41 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 945 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.
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, 2001 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2001 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 500 | UTE |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2950 mm |
