1980 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 1980 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler Avenger (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler Avenger should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Avenger weights approximately 364 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Chrysler Avenger (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler Avenger | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Avenger | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |
