1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1988 GMC Jimmy is newer by 20 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Jimmy (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 890 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.
Because 1988 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 500 | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
