1952 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 355 kg more than 1952 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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 500 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
