1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 35 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 645 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 | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
