1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 650 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2610 mm |
