1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 930 kg more than 1967 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 (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 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 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Valiant | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1850 mm |
