2009 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 1966 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
