1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 585 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, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 500 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | 411 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |