1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen 1302 (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 335 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, 1967 Volkswagen 1302 (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1967 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
