1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 700 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
