1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 677 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2301 mm |
