1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 33 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 510 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. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1948 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1948 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Celica |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |