1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 247 kg more than 1962 Fiat 2300. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 2300 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 2300 | Supra |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |