1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 43 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 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 778 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500.

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, 2008 Toyota Stallion (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Fiat 500 2008 Toyota Stallion
Make Fiat Toyota
Model 500 Stallion
Year Released 1965 2008
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 498 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 22 HP 0 HP
Torque 36 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 540 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 3190 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 1950 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 70 L


 

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