1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1992 Rover 620i
To start off, 1992 Rover 620i is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 620i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 620i (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 620i should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 620i weights approximately 715 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Rover 620i, 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, 1992 Rover 620i (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 620i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 1992 Rover 620i | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 500 | 620i |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
