1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2003 Toyota Soarer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 500 | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2630 mm |