1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Rover 2000
To start off, 1974 Rover 2000 is newer by 12 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 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 2000 weights approximately 810 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, 1974 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 500 | 1974 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 500 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |