1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 28 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 1182 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, 1998 Lexus GS (301 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500. 1998 Lexus GS 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. 1998 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | 500 | GS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
