1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 20 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 885 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 500 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
