1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 45 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 865 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 1960 Fiat 500 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 1960 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2710 mm |
