1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1972 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1972 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, 1962 Triumph TR4 (173 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 1962 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 53 L |
