1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 500 and 1973 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volkswagen SP2 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Volkswagen SP2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1973 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
