1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 43 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 2011 Toyota Venza 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. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 67 L |
