1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 41 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1997 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, 2011 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500. 2011 GMC Savana 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. 2011 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 500 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 117 L |
