1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1980 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 14 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 539 cc (3 cylinders), 1980 Suzuki Cervo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Suzuki Cervo (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki Cervo should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 500 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Cervo.
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, 1980 Suzuki Cervo (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Suzuki Cervo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1980 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
