1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 14 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 948 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 500 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2870 mm |
