1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 727 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 600 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Supra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |