1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
