1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 820 kg more than 1967 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
