2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 530 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Albea | 500 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |