1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 304 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |