1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 37 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 3,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1174 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3270 mm |
