1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 30 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 310 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
