2005 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 47 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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 971 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, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Crossfire | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1441 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
