1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1951 MG YB
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 MG YB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 MG YB would be higher. At 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 MG YB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 MG YB (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 MG YB should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 MG YB weights approximately 550 kg more than 1969 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, 1951 MG YB (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 MG YB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1951 MG YB | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 500 | YB |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
