2007 Fiat Bravo vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 2007 Fiat Bravo 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Bravo (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 840 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Bravo, 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, 2007 Fiat Bravo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Bravo | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Bravo | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1960 mm |
