1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400. 2011 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1400 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |