2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1922 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Express | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 37 L |
