1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 31 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 1275 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.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 500 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
