1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1966 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 885 kg more than 1966 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 1958 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Fiat | Alvis |
| Model | 500 | TD |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
