1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 Dodge Challenger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Challenger (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 860 kg more than 1963 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, 1972 Dodge Challenger (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Challenger | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Challenger | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1850 mm |
