1991 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1973 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, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 512 TR | 500 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1850 mm |
