1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1990 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1990 Toyota Model F is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Model F weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. 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, 1990 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1990 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
