1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 414 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 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 124 | 500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |