1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 33 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 950 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 2001 Toyota Will 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, 2001 Toyota Will 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, 2001 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Will |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
