1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 43 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1413 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, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 2011 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 80 L |
