1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. Both 1963 Fiat 500 and 1970 Fiat 500 are equipped with a 499 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 500 (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 500 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Fiat 500 (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |