1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 500 (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 500 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 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, 1966 Fiat 500 (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 44 L |