2000 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tracker | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Tracker | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 1850 mm |
