1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 485 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Fiat Berline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Fiat Berline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Berline | Venza |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 67 L |
