1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 800 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.
Because 1973 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | Tango |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 55 L |
