1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 500 and 1968 Triumph 2000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 2000 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1968 Triumph 2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 500 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 64 L |