1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. Both 1962 Fiat 1300 and 1990 Toyota Starlet are equipped with a 1,295 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1962 Fiat 1300 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 1962 Fiat 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1990 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
