1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 51 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (572 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 550 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (754 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 572 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 754 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 72 L |
