1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 47 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2193 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.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 500 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Silverado |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 136 L |