1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 31 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1080 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Supra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |