1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 1966 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Abarth 700 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 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, 1964 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 700 | 500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |