1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 21 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 670 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.
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, 1987 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
