2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 622 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Trans Sport | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2301 mm |
