1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 197 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |