1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 49 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1784 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Fiat 500 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model 500 Touareg
Year Released 1964 2013
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 499 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 22 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 36 Nm 580 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 546 kg 2330 kg
Vehicle Length 3190 mm 4796 mm
Vehicle Width 1330 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1732 mm
Wheelbase Size 1950 mm 2893 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 100 L


 

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