1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500.
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, 1969 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | GT |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |