1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 26 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 640 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Celica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |