2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1684 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500. 2003 Chevrolet SSR has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet SSR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Chevrolet SSR | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | SSR | 500 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5316 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |