1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 928 kg more than 1962 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
