2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat 500 would be higher. Both 2012 Fiat 500 and 2011 Fiat 500 are equipped with a 1,368 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3546 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1628 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2301 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
