1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1998 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1998 Toyota Paseo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
Because 1959 Fiat 2100 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 2100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Paseo, 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 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1998 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 2100 | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
