1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1945 Fiat 500
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 53 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 1160 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:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1945 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 456M | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1945 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1695 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
