1971 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 808 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500.
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, 2008 Toyota Stallion (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Stallion |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
