1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 46 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1272 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
