1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Aurora is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,465 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (200 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Aurora weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Cadillac Aurora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Aurora | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Aurora | 500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4465 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 1950 mm |
