1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 50 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 1257 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 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500. 2011 Acura TL 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. 2011 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2011 Acura TL | |
| Make | Fiat | Acura |
| Model | 500 | TL |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2776 mm |
