1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Hummer H1
To start off, 1983 Hummer H1 is newer by 20 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Hummer H1 (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Hummer H1 weights approximately 2285 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Hummer H1 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Hummer H1 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1983 Hummer H1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hummer |
| Model | 500 | H1 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3310 mm |
