1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 44 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
