1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 48 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1635 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2895 mm |
