1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1952 Fiat 8V
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 8V weights approximately 414 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.
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, 1952 Fiat 8V (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 8V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 500 | 1952 Fiat 8V | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 8V |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 79 L |
