1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 33 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1321 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 1963 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 1963 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 500 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| 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 | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2880 mm |
