1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1967 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Chevelle | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |