1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1945 Fiat 500
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1945 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1945 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 550 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1945 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
