1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 796 kg more than 1957 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 2300 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
