2000 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 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 Plymouth Breeze (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Plymouth Breeze | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Fiat |
| Model | Breeze | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |
