1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 595 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 500 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595.
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, 1963 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 595 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 595 | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |