1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota GT1 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 2000 Toyota GT1 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
