1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 754 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 500 | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | Berline |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 37 L |
