1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 275 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2510 mm |
