1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 23 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2107 weights approximately 520 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, 1989 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 500 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
