1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 30 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 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 738 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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Fiat | Ascari |
| Model | 500 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
