1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 360 kg more than 1958 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Valiant | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1850 mm |
