1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
