1963 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 MG TF
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 42 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 MG TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG TF (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG TF weights approximately 660 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.
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, 2005 MG TF (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 2005 MG TF | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 500 | TF |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
