1978 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Avenger (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Avenger should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Avenger weights approximately 360 kg more than 1962 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, 1978 Chrysler Avenger (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Avenger | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Avenger | 500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1950 mm |
