1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2002 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 29 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Pride Wagon weights approximately 310 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, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon, 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, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2002 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 500 | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
