1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 19 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 505 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, 1987 Lada 2107 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 500 | 2107 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 39 L |