2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1957 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 38 L |
