1968 Fiat 124 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 744 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 100 L |
