1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Cressida (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 636 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1981 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 500 | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2650 mm |