1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
