1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (134 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 285 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
