1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 500 and 1971 Lancia Fulvia were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 500 | 1971 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 500 | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |