1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 42 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. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 820 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300. 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 100 L |
