1984 Daimler 4.2 vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daimler 4.2 | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Daimler | Fiat |
| Model | 4.2 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1850 mm |
