1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 32 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 1510 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 500 | Equus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |
