1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, 1977 Lancia Scorpion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Scorpion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Scorpion (79 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Scorpion should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Scorpion weights approximately 565 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.
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, 1977 Lancia Scorpion (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Scorpion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 500 | Scorpion |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
