1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 38 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota MR2 (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 525 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, 2004 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |