1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (176 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 87 L |
