1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
