1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 36 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 865 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.
Because 1962 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Plymouth Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1998 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 500 | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
