1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2005 Saleen S7 is newer by 45 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 732 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saleen S7 weights approximately 692 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, 2005 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 919 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saleen |
| Model | 500 | S7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2692 mm |
