1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1980 Toyota Cressida (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
