1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1957 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 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Valiant | 500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1850 mm |
