1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2000 Lexus IS is newer by 36 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus IS weights approximately 854 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, 2000 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2000 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | 500 | IS |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
