2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1775 kg more than 1962 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Tahoe | 500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |
