1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 788 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Sport 800 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 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, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |