1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 425 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 1996 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
