1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1981 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 13 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Blizzard (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 780 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.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
