1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 565 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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 480 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
