1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 43 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 860 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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |