1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (100 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper 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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 500 | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2660 mm |
