1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 310 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, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 500 | 1999 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | Fusca |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |