1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
