1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1946 Fiat 500
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1946 Fiat 500.
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. 1977 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1946 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1946 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1946 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Impala | 500 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 567 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 14 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |