1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1966 Fiat Cabriolet and 1966 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 350 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, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Cabriolet | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
