1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van is newer by 46 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 2,500 cc, 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van (108 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2006 Volkswagen LT 35 HR Panel Van | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | LT 35 HR Panel Van |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 3560 mm |
