1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 22 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 756 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, 1986 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 1986 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2240 mm |
