1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 455 kg more than 1962 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 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1961 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 500 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
