1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1969 Toyota Publica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Publica (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Publica weights approximately 208 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Toyota Publica (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Publica |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |