1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 43 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 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 1245 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, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |