1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Seat 127
To start off, 1979 Seat 127 is newer by 13 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 127 weights approximately 165 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.
Because 1966 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 1966 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Seat 127, 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, 1979 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1979 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2230 mm |
