1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 52 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1766 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.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Fiat 500 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3700 mm |