1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 34 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1087 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Supra |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |