1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 27 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 874 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 610 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
