1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 565 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Comodoro | 500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1960 mm |
