1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 15 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 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 456 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.
Because 1964 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 1964 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1979 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1979 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 500 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2530 mm |
