2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2008 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 709 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2008 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Transit Connect | 500 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 35 L |
