1968 Fiat 600 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 44 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 500 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
