1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler 160 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 Chrysler 160 (163 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler 160 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | 160 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1960 mm |
