1974 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1407 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, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500. 2009 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 500 | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 80 L |
