1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 45 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 741 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Fiat | Scion |
Model | 500 | FR-S |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |