1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1998 Toyota Starlet is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1957 Fiat 1100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1998 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
