1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 46 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 958 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 1961 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500. 2007 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2680 mm |
