2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 1174 kg more than 1974 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 550 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1850 mm |
