1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lancia Fulvia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Lancia Fulvia (120 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1968 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 500 | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
