1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 41 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 690 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.
Because 1957 Fiat 500 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 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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 Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |