1966 Fiat 850 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 923 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 79 L |