1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2002 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2002 Toyota Yaris is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Toyota Yaris. 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Ritmo | 2002 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Ritmo | Yaris |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |