1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 45 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 876 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Supra |
Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |