1974 Citroen SM vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1974 Citroen SM and 1974 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Citroen SM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen SM (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen SM weights approximately 934 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen SM, 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, 1974 Citroen SM (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen SM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen SM | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | SM | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 22 L |
