1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 39 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 584 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
