1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1942 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1942 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1942 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1942 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.
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1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1942 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Impala | 500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 567 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |