1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 47 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3240 mm |
