1966 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat 500 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Fiat 500 (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Sport 800 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
