1971 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 41 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Fiat | Daihatsu |
| Model | 500 | Terios |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
