1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 535 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Vega | 500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 37 L |