1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 38 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1375 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1999 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2730 mm |
