1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 54 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3220 mm |
