1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1966 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Avanti | Fiat |
Model | Avanti | 500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 1950 mm |