1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 436 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Avanti | Fiat |
Model | Avanti | 500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2301 mm |