1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Marcia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Marcia (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 840 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, 1996 Hyundai Marcia, 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, 1996 Hyundai Marcia (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1996 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 500 | Marcia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
