1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 814 kg more than 1964 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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Coronet | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
