1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 204 kg more than 1964 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |