1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1967 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1967 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1242 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 35 L |
