1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Chrysler Centura
To start off, both 1970 Fiat 500 and 1970 Chrysler Centura were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 605 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.
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 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500. 1970 Chrysler Centura has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1970 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Fiat | Chrysler |
| Model | 500 | Centura |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
