1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Starlet (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1954 Fiat 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Fiat 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Starlet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1900 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
