1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 41 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1772 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 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
