1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1970 Triumph TR6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 539 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, 1970 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1970 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
