1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 984 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 79 L |