1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 39 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 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 505 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.
Because 1967 Fiat 500 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 1967 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2358 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
