1963 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 895 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Fiat 500 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 1963 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
