1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 28 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 920 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
Make | Fiat | GAZ |
Model | 500 | 3110 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |