1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 46 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 1189 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 | California |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 78 L |
