1956 Fiat 600 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 57 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1150 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600. 2013 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
