1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2290 mm |
