1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 53 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 759 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.
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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
