1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1348 kg more than 1957 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 38 L |
