1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 51 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 550 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
