1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1994 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1994 Kia Sephia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Kia Sephia (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Kia Sephia weights approximately 526 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.
Because 1967 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Kia Sephia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Kia Sephia (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1994 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 500 | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
