1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |