1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,375 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (183 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 897 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 183 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 100 L |
