1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 375 kg more than 1956 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
