1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 SSC Aero
To start off, 2010 SSC Aero is newer by 43 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1048 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SSC Aero weights approximately 813 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, 2010 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1333 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2010 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Fiat | SSC |
| Model | 500 | Aero |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1090 mm |
