1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2001 Opel Speedster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Speedster (144 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Speedster weights approximately 438 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.
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, 2001 Opel Speedster (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Speedster |
Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 52 L |