1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2012 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2012 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Fiorino (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Fiorino should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 760 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Fiat Fiorino (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2012 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Fellow | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2520 mm |
