1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 1 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1235 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Impala | 500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 1850 mm |