1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 39 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Aygo weights approximately 354 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.
Because 1973 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Aygo (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 35 L |
