1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 854 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
