1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 660 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2590 mm |
