2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1960 Fiat 500

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Chevrolet Express 1960 Fiat 500
Make Chevrolet Fiat
Model Express 500
Year Released 2007 1960
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5998 cc 500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 18 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 30 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 67.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 70 mm
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 12 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 3190 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 1960 mm