1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 914 kg more than 1964 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, 1956 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1956 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | 500 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2710 mm |
